Area Director of Sales and Marketing

Salary Details

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Job Description For Area Director of Sales and Marketing

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, White Lodging. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Summary:
Compensation starts at range between $131,733.00 and $175,644.00 annual salary with 25% bonus potential
White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country's best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That's where you come in.
You'll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities

The Area Director of Sales and Marketing is responsible for the management, coordination and execution of items related to the entire sales operation of a collection of 7 hotels in downtown Chicago. This person will be responsible for, but not limited to, driving the property's group sales, business transient
and catering efforts, managing the Area Assistant Director of Sales and Market Director of Business Transient Sales, work with Executive Committee to set the hotel's yearly Asset Management Plan (AMP), and oversee, direct and manage all Digital Marketing, Communication and PR for the hotel.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Achieving 100% or more of team rooms and catering revenue goal
Achieving 100% or more of business transient goal
Holding accountability meeting with sales leadership team on an ongoing basis
Communicating hotel goals to entire hotel and help keep the sales team motivated towards achieving goals
Oversee, direct and manage eCommerce and Marketing initiatives for the hotel
Interview, hire, and track performance for the sales team

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Minimum five years experience in hotel sales and marketing preferred, with at least three years in a leadership role.

Proven track record of achieving revenue goals and driving market share.

Strong understanding of sales and marketing principles, including revenue management, digital marketing, and public relations.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TOO

Affordable Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - PPO Plan

Paid Parental Leave and Short-Term Disability

Free mental health care offerings

Unlimited Referral Bonuses

Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover

Tuition Reimbursement

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

The salary range for this position is $131,733 to $175,644 annually.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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